Not just a hotel, Zilwa Attitude is more of an experience, embracing the life of the islanders. With a relaxed village feel, it is packed with authentic Mauritian experiences so you’ll truly feel like one of the natives after a week or two here. In a beautiful location, overlooking endless stretches of sandy beach and with stunning views of no less than five islands, it is a slice of heaven. Just a few minutes away by boat, or a short paddle, is Grand Zil where you can while away a few hours on a lounger and perhaps tuck in to a barbecue lunch — or enjoy a rejuvenating massage on the smaller Ti Zil. Rooms are inspired from traditional seaside bungalows and are contemporary in design but rustic too with rough white-washed walls and brushed cement floors. Embracing bright colours, there's a choice of room types, as well as family rooms, apartments and suites by the sea. Book a treatment at the world-class spa and take some time to chill on a day bed in the relaxation garden whilst listening to the twitter of birdsong. As you kick back, the little ones will be kept happy at the kids' club, with a fun garden, a games room and a large boat to explore and escape the sun ! There are seven restaurants at Zilwa, offering cuisines from European to Creole, Indian and Asian, and the All Inclusive dine-around experience means you can discover wonderful varied meals each day of your stay.
Amenities
Kids Club
Wedding
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Beachfront location
Where is it
On the north coast of Mauritius, in Kalodyne, close to the fishermen’s village of Grand Gaube. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.
Hotel information
214 rooms and suites, set in two half moons, infused with Mauritian identity. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, telephone, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board, and souvenir flip flops.
Superior Rooms with terrace or balcony have 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years.
All Inclusive of: breakfast in the main buffet restaurant Karay. Lunch at Lor Disab beach restaurant, Gran Zil BBQ and Taba-J snack bar. Traditional Mauritian afternoon tea at Taba-J snack bar (sweet, savouries and pancakes). Dinner in the main buffet restaurant Karay, Tadka Restaurant, Kot Nou and Manao. Guests also enjoy two dinners at Lor Disab beach restaurant (reservations required, minimum stay 5 nights). Alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and hot beverages including water, soft drinks, juice, locally bottled spirits, beer, wine by the glass, and filter coffee. A selection of drinks and snacks at the bulk shop from 8:00am-11:00pm. Tea, coffee and sweet local goodies from 3:30pm-6:00pm at Taba-J. Local snacks served with evening drinks. Mini-bar with water, beer, soft drinks, juice and dry snacks (replenished once per day). Picnic baskets available for day excursions. Plus 20% discount on one Mauritian massage for bookings 9:00am–2:00pm (minimum stay 5 nights).Please note: All Inclusive is available from time of arrival to time of departure. Selected menu items may incur a supplement, charged locally. Dinner reservations may be required. Guests may enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in one of the other Attitude Hotels (applies to a selection of restaurants subject to availability, prior booking required, transfers not included).
Room upgrades
Superior Partial Sea View Rooms, Superior Sea View Rooms (with views across the gardens and pool towards the sea) and Superior Beachfront Rooms all have 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child (under 12 years).
Family Rooms feature a main bedroom area and adjacent living area with canopy bed which converts to a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children/teens.
Family Deluxe Rooms have two en-suite bedrooms (one with double bed and a kids' room with 3 single beds), sleeping maximum 2 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 teens.
Family Apartments consist of two interconnecting Superior Rooms that share a joined entrance hall. Family Apartments Sea View consist of two interconnecting Superior Sea View Rooms (double beds or twin beds) that share a joined entrance hall. They sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children.
Couples Deluxe Partial Seaview Rooms and Couples Deluxe Beachfront Rooms (with direct sea view) both have 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Couples Junior Suite Beachfront Rooms with a separate living room, and 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Couples Privilege Suite Sea View or Couples Privilege Suite Beachfront, both with jacuzzi and 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
All Couples rooms and suites include bathrobes.
Karay (main buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Manao (Thai restaurant, open for dinner), Lor Disab (adult-only beach restaurant, open for lunch and dinner), Tadka (Indian cuisine, open for dinner), Kot Nou (Mauritian cuisine, open for dinner), Gran Zil BBQ (located on private island, open for lunch), and Taba-J (Mauritian street food, open for lunch). 4 bars: Siro Kann main bar, Lor Disab beach bar, juice bar and Tea Baz (tea bar).
Evening entertainment including special themes evenings and a séga show once a week
4 swimming pools (2 main pools, a kids splash pool and a small beach pool). Spa POZ* with salon* and a range of treatments*. Fitness centre. PADI dive centre*. Selection of free non-motorised water sports, including glass bottom boats, kayaks, pedalos, stand-up paddle, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing and snorkelling. Catamaran trips*. Water polo. Beach volleyball. Table tennis. Petanque. Beach football. Yoga and stretching. Floodlit tennis court (equipment rental at additional cost). Board games. Games room. Kids' club (3–12 years) and treasure hunt. Playground. Otentik experiences including home-cooked dinners in local homes* (available once per week), weekly ‘Made in Mauritius’ craft market, complimentary cooking classes, complimentary music and sega dance, and complimentary self-guided tours app for your smart phone (or borrow a phone if you prefer). Bicycle rental*.
Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
5 nights between 21 Dec '24–5 Jan '25.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 7160 reviews
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10 days of luxury!
Jun 30, 2025Eve P
Just come back from 10 days at Zilwa. Was such a lovely holiday. All the staff were so kind and attentive could not fault them!
Big thank you to everyone at the beach restaurant Lor Disab which was our favourite. Azagen and all his team were absolutely amazing. Always willing to go the extra mile for us which really made our experience.
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Just come back from 10 days at Zilwa. Was such a lovely holiday. All the staff were so kind and attentive could not fault them!
Big thank you to everyone at the beach restaurant Lor Disab which was our favourite. Azagen and all his team were absolutely amazing. Always willing to go the extra mile for us which really made our experience.
The bbq on the private island is absolutely amazing too. The food was 10/10 every time and is a lovely little change of scenery.
We booked the five island trip and we done it with Bhai Vijay Victor Persand. He works for the hotel as a taxi service but also does trips. This was by far our favourite day it was amazing. Is a must do!
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Praise
Jun 30, 2025Deruisseau Y
We spent two unforgettable days at Zilwa Attitude, and it was one of the most heartwarming family experiences we’ve had. Traveling with my son, who uses a wheelchair, is often challenging, but the staff's kindness made it seamless. Special thanks to Jovany, also a waiter who was in the team of Jovany who hrlp to prepare the food for my son and…
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We spent two unforgettable days at Zilwa Attitude, and it was one of the most heartwarming family experiences we’ve had. Traveling with my son, who uses a wheelchair, is often challenging, but the staff's kindness made it seamless. Special thanks to Jovany, also a waiter who was in the team of Jovany who hrlp to prepare the food for my son and prepare our table,Dylan, Nasreen (or Tasreen), and an exceptional young waiter at Siro Kane for going above and beyond. Their genuine care made my son feel like a VIP. Warm thanks also to the helpful luggage assistant and friendly waitress near Tadka. As a member of Cerebral Family, I wholeheartedly recommend Zilwa as an inclusive, welcoming destination for all families.
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Amazing holiday experience
Jun 29, 2025Fearless61610233019
This hotel has everything; the food is amazing with lots of choice, the resort is so clean and well presented, there is a variety of activities and the staff are so attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble!
A special mention goes to Sunita, who made our room so pretty and meticulously clean, Severine at the customer service desk who…
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This hotel has everything; the food is amazing with lots of choice, the resort is so clean and well presented, there is a variety of activities and the staff are so attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble!
A special mention goes to Sunita, who made our room so pretty and meticulously clean, Severine at the customer service desk who was always so helpful and polite, Harsh and Rawat, super efficient waiters, Arvind, manager of the Thai restaurant and Woody the chef, (both of whom spoilt us), Vikram at reception, Willy, the taxi driver who took us all over the island, all the staff at the boat house, in fact everyone was so lovely. What a fantastic holiday we’ve had!
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Perfection
Jun 29, 2025dcgriffin22Cape Town, South Africa
This place is exceptional. From the minute we walked in until the very last minute when we left it wowed us on every level from the facilities, the food and most of all the outstanding service.
Our room was absolutely stunning, the bed was so comfortable. Great shower and you literally could not beat the view. Our Housekeeper, Solenee made sure…
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This place is exceptional. From the minute we walked in until the very last minute when we left it wowed us on every level from the facilities, the food and most of all the outstanding service.
Our room was absolutely stunning, the bed was so comfortable. Great shower and you literally could not beat the view. Our Housekeeper, Solenee made sure our room was spotless and added special little touches that were really sweet.
The food - every single restaurant serves top quality food, packed full of flavour. Special mention to Sachi and the team at Lor Disab. This was our favourite place for lunch and dinner. Delicious!
The hotel's approach to zero waste is fantastic. They have so many processes in place including the bulk shop where you are able to restock your mini bar without wasting any packaging. The glass water bottle return system drastically reduces plastic waste. We encountered Attifah at the bulk shop a few times and she was so lovely.
The bar team at both bars work so hard and impress every time. Avish and Satyam make some of the most delicious cocktails!
Finally the activities available are plenty - you will not struggle to fill your day. Whether it be going out on the glass bottom boat, or kayaking in the lagoon the team are there to make sure you're not bored. If you can, I highly recommend getting a treatment from the POZ Spa - the most peaceful and relaxing experience. We were looked after by Neena and Pooja who truly know how to get rid of any aches and pains!
What can I say except when can I go back?
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More 5* than 4!
Jun 29, 2025pmreviewCape Town, South Africa
After a lot of research on resorts around the island we settled on Zilwa and boy am I glad we did. The property is absolutely stunning and very well maintained. Our room was perfectly located on the farther end of the hotel and we did not have any noise issues. The beaches are great and although beach shoes are recommended I managed a swim or 2…
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After a lot of research on resorts around the island we settled on Zilwa and boy am I glad we did. The property is absolutely stunning and very well maintained. Our room was perfectly located on the farther end of the hotel and we did not have any noise issues. The beaches are great and although beach shoes are recommended I managed a swim or 2 without any hassle.
Now what makes this place really special is the staff - have honestly not had service like that before. During the course of the stay a handful definitely stood out and would remember our eating/ drinking preferences and always served with a solid smile. Bar wise some of the tenders that need mentioned are Durshun, Niraj, Kulpy and Harsha. Between the 2 idyllic bars we had some of the best cocktails and nothing was too much trouble. They really put time and effort into their service and this has left a lasting impression.
All meals were superb and especially loved the excellent buffet breakfasts which were very well waited by Ashley and team.
This was indeed a dream holiday and am already looing forward to going back asap!
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10 days of luxury!